Bengals Bengals K Evan McPherson adjusted his technique after his rookie season, which resulted in a loss of power and accuracy. McPherson admitted the technique change didn’t work and is reverting back to what gave him his initial success. “I feel more comfortable in my technique now, and I can focus on the kick and not really focus on my steps,” McPherson said, via NY Times. … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Martin Emerson, Roquan Smith, Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Confirm Torn Achilles For CB Martin Emerson
Browns HC Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Wednesday morning that CB Martin Emerson tore his Achilles in practice yesterday, per Zac Jackson. Emerson will have surgery and go on injured reserve. The typical recovery timeline for an Achilles is six to nine months, though many athletes say it takes a full year for them to feel completely normal. It’s a tough break for the Browns … [Read more...] about Browns Confirm Torn Achilles For CB Martin Emerson
Browns Owner Frustrated By Repeated Domestic Violence Incidents, ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ RB Quinshon Judkins Plays For CLE
Browns second-round RB Quinshon Judkins is the only remaining unsigned rookie following his legal situation earlier this month. Judkins is facing a misdemeanor battery and domestic violence charge involving his girlfriend. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported the team is stressing to Judkins and his team to focus on the legal matter over football right now, and there’s no … [Read more...] about Browns Owner Frustrated By Repeated Domestic Violence Incidents, ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ RB Quinshon Judkins Plays For CLE
Report: Shedeur Sanders Clearly No. 4 In Browns QB Pecking Order
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer writes that Browns fifth-round QB Shedeur Sanders has operated as a clear fourth in the pecking order so far in training camp. Breer adds it seems safe to rule Sanders out in the competition for the starting job in Cleveland. He notes that teams were surprised at how far behind Sanders was from a “football-knowhow standpoint” during the … [Read more...] about Report: Shedeur Sanders Clearly No. 4 In Browns QB Pecking Order
Browns Waive/Injured WR Michael Woods, Place CB Martin Emerson On IR
The Cleveland Browns announced they have officially placed CB Martin Emerson on injured reserve with his torn Achilles. The team freed up another roster spot by waiving WR Michael Woods II with an injury designation. He’ll revert to IR if unclaimed and likely be cut later with a settlement. Emerson, 24, was a third-round pick of the Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft out of … [Read more...] about Browns Waive/Injured WR Michael Woods, Place CB Martin Emerson On IR